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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.46, 3,788.23 and 966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.46, 3,788.23 and 966.18 is: 1,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.46 : 3,788.23 = 966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.46/3,788.23 = 966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.46x = 3,788.23 × 966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.46x = 3,660,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,112.06/2,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.29

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